Architecture Tours in Chennai at a glance
- Our pick: Mahabalipuram & Kanchipuram: Pallava Temples Day Tour from Chennai, US$ 135 per person (12h, 4.94★ · 286).
- Best value: Chennai: Georgetown Heritage Walk & Armenian Church Stories, US$ 40 per person (3h, 4.91★ · 170).
- Shortest: British Architecture Walk Chennai: Colonial Landmarks Decoded, US$ 55 per person (2h 30m, 4.84★ · 64).
Price per person across the 7 options priced per person: US$ 40–US$ 144 (median US$ 107). With 100+ reviews: 2 of 7.
Of the 7 options: 7 with live guides in English, 7 with free cancellation, 7 with instant confirmation, 7 with hotel pickup, 7 kid-friendly, 4 private and 7 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
Architecture Tours in Chennai
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7 options
Mahabalipuram & Kanchipuram: Pallava Temples Day Tour from Chennai Visit Pallava temples in Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram from Chennai. Includes Ekambareswar, Shore Temple, Five Rathas, Arjuna's Penance, hotel pickup, lunch and entry fees. Every day · 07:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.94 (286 reviews) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 135 per person
Chennai: Georgetown Heritage Walk & Armenian Church Stories Start your Chennai day with a heritage walking tour in Georgetown. Explore Fort St. George, the Armenian Church, and Madras High Court with snacks and a local guide. Every day · 7 start times, 08:00 to 16:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.91 (170 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 40 per person
Kanchipuram Temples Day Trip from Chennai with Silk Weaver Visit Feel the pulse of Kanchipuram’s ancient temples, meet silk saree weavers, and enjoy a South Indian lunch. Private car, guide, and entry fees included. Every day · 07:30 and 13:00 · Hotel pickup · Up to age 85 ★ 4.94 (86 reviews) Duration: 13h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 125 per person
British Architecture Walk Chennai: Colonial Landmarks Decoded Walk through three hours of Victorian Gothic and Indo-Saracenic landmarks in Chennai with a live guide. Every day · 10 start times, 08:00 to 16:00 · Pickup available · From age 5 ★ 4.84 (64 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 55 per person
Mahabalipuram Day Trip: Shore Temple & Monuments Tour Seven hours exploring Mahabalipuram's rock-cut temples and ancient sculptures with a professional guide, hotel pickup from Chennai, and lunch included. Every day · 9 start times, 07:00 to 14:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.77 (30 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN · JA · FR ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 107 per person
Kanchipuram & Mahabalipuram Day Trip: Pallava Temples Tour Day trip from Chennai visiting Kanchipuram's 8th-century Pallava temples and silk weavers, then Mahabalipuram's rock-cut monuments like Arjuna's Penance. Every day · 07:00 · Hotel pickup · Up to age 70 ★ 4.86 (7 reviews) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 144 per person
Chennai Colonial Architecture Walking Tour: Imperial Legacy Walk through colonial Chennai's Gothic Revival stations and Indo-Saracenic domes with a live guide on this 2.5-hour tour, complete with hotel pickup, snacks and tea. Every day · 07:30 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 90 per person
All 7 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mahabalipuram & Kanchipuram: Pallava Temples Day Tour from ChennaiOur pickPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 135 per person | 12h | 4.94★ · 286 | Every day · 07:30 | English |
| Chennai: Georgetown Heritage Walk & Armenian Church StoriesBest valueGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 40 per person | 3h | 4.91★ · 170 | Every day · 7 start times, 08:00 to 16:00 | English |
| British Architecture Walk Chennai: Colonial Landmarks DecodedShortestGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 55 per person | 2h 30m | 4.84★ · 64 | Every day · 10 start times, 08:00 to 16:00 | English |
| Kanchipuram Temples Day Trip from Chennai with Silk Weaver VisitPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 125 per person | 13h | 4.94★ · 86 | Every day · 07:30 and 13:00 | English |
| Mahabalipuram Day Trip: Shore Temple & Monuments TourPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 107 per person | 7h | 4.77★ · 30 | Every day · 9 start times, 07:00 to 14:00 | English, French, Japanese |
| Kanchipuram & Mahabalipuram Day Trip: Pallava Temples TourPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 144 per person | 12h | 4.86★ only 7 reviews | Every day · 07:00 | English |
| Chennai Colonial Architecture Walking Tour: Imperial LegacyGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 90 per person | 2h 30m | 5.00★ only 2 reviews | Every day · 07:30 | English |
By what you need
- Small groups (up to 15) (3): Chennai: Georgetown Heritage Walk & Armenian Church Stories (US$ 40 per person) · British Architecture Walk Chennai: Colonial Landmarks Decoded (US$ 55 per person) · Chennai Colonial Architecture Walking Tour: Imperial Legacy (US$ 90 per person)